Haha, it already is isn't it, the promoted tab lists posts which burn SBD, the more burned, the higher up. I totally should have used that as an example. I mean, it fits because it forces liquid external monetary value to be introduced and converted into "post value," value stuck in the system.
But yeah, the human aspect is what holds things together. True creativity would fight against the conclusion I reached, and it makes sense that it has too. Logically, this platform reaches a conclusion that does not fit with it's money-stripped purpose: creativity.
As for grinding on here, it's funny isn't it, I want to say just have fun. Luck is a big factor, but if you think you need to put in lots of effort, make sure that effort has some strange ethereal non-monetary value to you so its worth it regardless. Kinda goes against this post though lol.